Podcasts – Luncheon

This ASMAC Luncheon podcast features trumpeter, bandleader, conductor, composer, arranger, songwriter, Russ Garcia, who has done it all and has enjoyed every minute of it. Garcia began his remarks from his repertoire of one-liners, “I’ve never worked...

This ASMAC Luncheon podcast features the arrangers who worked on the 2009 Academy Awards show under the direction of Michael Giacchino. It was Michael’s idea to have a big band on the stage of The Oscars playing film scores, a new sound for the show. Twenty...

This ASMAC Luncheon podcast features Harry Shearer, a comic personality and modern day renaissance man. For the past two decades he has enjoyed enormous success and planted the fruits of his talents in the heads of millions worldwide thanks to his voice...

This ASMAC Luncheon features Nan Schwartz and Conrad Pope. It is no surprise that Grammy winner, five-time Grammy nominee and seven-time Emmy nominee Nan Schwartz is considered a pioneer for women composers. And Pope is emerging as one of the most exciting,...

This Honor-Our-Own ASMAC Luncheon podcast features Pete Myers and Chuck Fernandez. A large and enthusiastic crowd was in attendance of this event at Catalina’s Bar and Grill in Hollywood. Pete Myers has the reputation of being the pro’s pro. A composer,...

This ASMAC Luncheon podcast features composer, arranger, producer, instrumentalist, sign-songwriter, author, and actor, Van Dyke Parks. He is perhaps best known for his collaborations with musician Brian Wilson, and especially for his lyrical contributions...

This ASMAC Luncheon podcast features two of the world’s most distinguished lyricists, Alan and Marilyn Bergman, who have been contributing to the Great American Songbook for more than five decades. During their distinguished career, their songs have...

This ASMAC Luncheon podcast features classically trained pianist, Patrice Rushen, one of the music industry’s most versatile and sought after artists. Considered one of the world’s top jazz pianists, Rushen has performed with many esteemed artists...